Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Paul E. Busick, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as a member of the National Security Council as a Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Gulf War Illnesses from 1996 to 1998. The distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Busick reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Coast Guard, and the Department of Defense.